Organization Details Organization Name: A & O: Support Services for Older Adults Address: 200-207 Donald Street Winnipeg MB R3C 1M5 Website: https://www.aosupportservices.ca/ Organizational Description: Since 1957, A & O: Support Services for Older Adults has been providing specialized social services to older adults. Our programs fall under 3 pillars of service: Safety & Security, Social Engagement and Counselling. Last year, we helped over 27,000 older Manitobans.
Volunteer Opportunity Details Volunteer
Opportunity ID: 3168 Description of Duties: Want to give back to your community?
A & O: Support Services for Older Adults' Connect Program is looking for a volunteer to provide social companionship to an older adult living in the Winnipeg community through weekly phone calls. A & O currently requires volunteers who enjoy conversation and have strong conversational and interpersonal skills. If you can commit a minimum of one hour a week in the morning, afternoon, or evening, you can make a difference for an older adult living in our community.
For more information, contact us at
[email protected] or call (phone hidden).
Skills Required Ability to understand and speak English
Strong conversational and interpersonal skills required.
Ability to work independently
Completed Criminal Record Search and Adult Abuse Registry check will be required of successful applicants, to be discussed Skills Gained/Related Careers Communicating with older adults
Opportunity to practice interpersonal skills
Opportunity to attend training session on a variety of topics related to aging Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+ Time Commitment: Daytime , Evening , Weekend , Flexible Hours Volunteers are free to complete calls during mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends depending on the schedules of both the volunteer and the older adult.
Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check?
No Opportunity is available to candidates that: General Populace Organization will provide: Certificate of recognition Training/Orientation How To Apply Online Application Form Below
Email:
[email protected] (Include Prospect ID)
Phone: (phone hidden)
Online: app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=54330b3e-55f7-403d-81f3-4bb11e242988&ApplicationFormNumber;=1 Closing Date: Dec 31, 2026
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